Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
A global manufacturer of premium commercial interior solutions is expanding its U.S. project‐delivery team. They partner with architects, contractors, and design visionaries to outfit high-profile venues—from arenas and performing-arts centers to corporate auditoriums—with innovative, permanently installed fixture systems. As the new Project Manager, you will steer complex installation programs from contract hand-off through final walkthrough, ensuring every project lands on time, on budget, and to world-class quality standards.
If you enjoy owning the schedule, protecting margin, and building lasting client relationships, this high-visibility role is your chance to help shape a fast-growth North American operation.
- Autonomy & influence:
Report directly to U.S. leadership, with authority to refine processes and mentor junior teammates. - Premium projects:
Oversee showcase installations for sports, entertainment, and education clients nationwide. - Growth runway:
Company pipeline is projected to triple over the next three years—your role grows with it. - Company credit card for all travel expenses.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus 401(k) participation.
- PTO with paid holidays.
- Join a design-driven culture where your expertise shapes iconic spaces across North America.
- Own full project life-cycle—scope validation, scheduling, budgeting, resource planning, subcontractor oversight, installation supervision, and close-out documentation.
- Act as the primary liaison among general contractors, architects, design teams, field crews, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, resolving issues quickly and diplomatically.
- Safeguard margin and quality by monitoring cost drivers, change orders, and risk; implement mitigation plans to maintain target KPIs.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with state licensing, permitting, safety, and QA/QC requirements; maintain an active Nevada contractor license.
- Conduct regular site visits (~30–40 percent travel) to validate progress, troubleshoot field challenges, and complete punch-list activities.
- Leverage modern construction tech (Revit/BIM, cloud-based contract-management and scheduling tools) to track documentation and drive transparency.
- Champion continuous improvement by documenting best practices and mentoring junior staff to elevate overall project performance.
Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience managing specialty interior or fixture installations, large-scale commercial build-outs, or comparable construction projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Proven success juggling tight schedules, margin-sensitive budgets, and multi-stakeholder environments.
- Strong technical literacy with construction processes, specifications, and contract terms.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills—comfortable presenting to executives and trade partners alike.
- Willing and able to travel up to 40 percent domestically; occasional international travel for factory or vendor visits.
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